It May be Best to Steam Broccoli
If you’re trying to cut your cholesterol, steam your broccoli — that helps it lower your levels more. Raw broccoli has cancer-fighting compounds, though. In a part-by-part breakdown, the florets have a few more nutrients than the stalks. And the leaves, which most people throw out, have some nutrients not found in either the stem or the florets. It May be Best to Steam Broccoli
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Potatoes Top Bananas in Potassium
We need potassium to help strengthen our muscles and control our blood pressure. Bananas are high in it, but they aren’t the best source. Why not try a spud instead? Potatoes have more potassium. They don’t have any fat and are a good source of vitamins and iron, too.
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Fruits & Vegetables have Tons of Fiber!
A lot of people knew this one already but what they don’t know are the benefits of fiber. It can help keep your bowel movements regular, help lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar, and help you feel fuller for longer. Pretty much all of those things can lead to you feeling healthier, losing weight, and eating less bad food.
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Brussels Sprouts are REALLY Good for You!
In many countries around the world, Brussels sprouts reign as the least enjoyable vegetable out there. Some claim that their bitter flavor prevents true enjoyment and cooking them to remove the bitterness is more of an art than a skill. What you likely don’t know is that Brussels sprouts are among the most nutritious veggies out there. It is packed with vitamins and minerals, has virtually no calories, no fat, no cholesterol, and it even fills you up. You can find a variety of recipes that help deal with the occasionally bitter flavor but you should definitely try to pack more of these puppies into your diet.
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Houseplants are super popular again and Jason shares some varieties and how to care for them.
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Bananas are Fascinating!
Bananas are a favorite fruit around the world. It tastes good, it’s high in potassium, and it’s delicious when placed in a dish with ice cream and chocolate syrup. It is also the most interesting fruit in the world. In the 1950’s, a disease called the Panama Disease all but wiped out an entire species of banana which motivated farmers to use the Cavendish banana which we all eat today. The bananas we eat are actually all cloned from a single banana plant in southeast Asia which means that every single banana is exactly the same banana. Also, bananas are technically herbs.
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10 Things to Consider When Starting a Vegetable Garden
This video was Ball Seed's new varieties in 2023. Join us at our Party on the Patio (date TBD) where Ball Seed will present their 2025 varieties!
Are you considering a New Year's resolution? Have you considered gardening?? It's America's #1 hobby and makes a great and healthy way to make your resolution. Jason shares even more in the edition of Good Day Kansas.
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Are you planning to make a New Year’s resolution? How about gardening? It’s America’s #1 hobby, and the benefits go on and on. Here’s a video showing how gardening can be great exercise. In 2025, Resolve To Grow!
Jason shares how to care for your poinsettia plant and that you can order gift certificates by calling us at 800-279-4505.
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